2014 in Panda History
Explore all panda events, updates, and milestones from 2014. This timeline includes birth announcements, conservation activities, and significant moments for pandas worldwide.
All Events in 2014
75 eventsBirth of Jiehin
Jiehin was born at adventure_world_japan.
Birth of Ou Hin
Ou Hin was born at adventure_world.
Birth of Qiao Ke
Qiao Ke was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.
Birth of Qiao Mei
Qiao Mei was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.
Birth of Qiao Yue
Qiao Yue was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.
Birth of Tao Bin
Tao Bin was born at adventure_world.
Birth of Tou Hin
Tou Hin was born at Adventure World, Japan, twin sister of Sakura Hin.
Birth of Ying Bin
Ying Bin was born at adventure_world.
Qi Zai Transferred to Fuping Panda Base
At age 5, Qi Zai was transferred to Fuping Panda Base to begin wild training preparation.
Xue Xue Found Dead 42 Days After Release
Xue Xue (雪雪, sb850) was found dead in the Dahongshan area of Liziping Reserve, only 42 days after her release. Post-mortem analysis suggested a pathogenic bacterial infection as the likely cause — the first rewilded panda to die from disease rather than physical trauma.
Death of Xin Yuan During Wild Training
Xin Yuan was found dead in her wild training enclosure, just weeks before her scheduled release. Autopsy confirmed respiratory infection caused by opportunistic bacteria, a tragic setback for the rewilding program.
Ping Ping found injured
Ping Ping was found severely injured in Tangjiahe Reserve, died 8 days later.
Birth of Qiao Yuan
Qiao Yuan was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.
Xue Xue Released into the Wild
Xue Xue (雪雪, sb850), the fourth captive-born panda released to the wild, walked out of her transport cage at Liziping Nature Reserve. She weighed 53.4 kg and had completed two years of mother-rearing rewilding training under Si Xue.
Birth of Bing Jing
Bing Jing was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, adopted by singer Jeff Chang.
Birth of Lumi
Lumi was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.
Lumi (Jin Baobao) born at CCRCGP Dujiangyan, daughter of Lu Lu and Xi Mei.
Birth of Xiao Ya
Xiao Ya was born at Shaanxi Rescue Center, famous for her fluffy "bun" ears.
Birth of Jin Bao Bao
Jin Bao Bao was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.
Aihin's False Pregnancy Livestream
Aihin was the star of the world's first 48-hour live-streamed panda birth watch, which ultimately confirmed a false pregnancy — becoming an important case study.
Long Sheng Renamed Mao Mao, Moves to Yancheng
Long Sheng was renamed Mao Mao (卯卯) and moved to Yancheng Dafeng Port Panda Paradise, paired with You You (酉酉) to form the auspicious "卯酉" timekeeping pair.
Birth of Lu Lu
Lu Lu was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, mother of two including the tragically lost Lu Lu Zi.
Ao Li transferred to shanghai_zoo
Ao Li moved to shanghai_zoo.
Birth of Xian Xian
Xian Xian was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, daughter of Gong Zhu and star of "Born in China."
Jing Jing transferred to shanghai_zoo
Jing Jing moved to shanghai_zoo.
Feng Feng transferred to china_conservation_and_research_center
Feng Feng moved to china_conservation_and_research_center.
Hua Bao transferred to chengdu_base
Hua Bao moved to chengdu_base.
Birth of Fa Fa
Fa Fa was born at Wolong Hetaoping Base, later revealed to be female after 9 years misidentified as male.
Chong Chong transferred to chongqing_zoo
Chong Chong moved to chongqing_zoo.
Er Shun transferred to chongqing_zoo
Er Shun moved to chongqing_zoo.
Qing Qing transferred to chongqing_zoo
Qing Qing moved to chongqing_zoo.
Birth of Bing Hua
Bing Hua was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, now lives at Shenyang Forest Zoo.
Wu Wen transferred to ouwehands_zoo
Wu Wen moved to ouwehands_zoo.
Ya Guang's 13th Birthday Celebration
Wenzhou Zoo celebrated Ya Guang's 13th birthday with a double-layer fruit ice cake and public conservation awareness activities.
Birth of Ku Ku
Ku Ku was born at Chimelong, third of the world's first surviving panda triplets.
Birth of Shuai Shuai
Shuai Shuai was born at Chimelong, part of the world's first surviving panda triplets.
Birth of Shuang Hao
Shuang Hao was born at Chengdu Base, weighing only 73 grams.
Birth of Yao Yao
Yao Yao was born at guangzhou_chimelong.
Birth of Mao Zhu
Mao Zhu was born at Chengdu Base, daughter of Olympic mascot prototype Mao Mao.
Birth of Shui Xiu
Shui Xiu was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.
Birth of Wen Yang
Wen Yang was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.
Birth of Cheng Jiu
Cheng Jiu was born at Chengdu Base weighing 212g — the 9th cub of Cheng Ji. His light fur earned him the nickname "Little Grey."
Birth of Xin Hao
Xin Hao was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.
Birth of Xin Rui
Xin Rui was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.
Birth of Xin Yu
Xin Yu was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.
Ai Bao transferred to everland_resort
Ai Bao moved to everland_resort.
Hua Ni transferred to everland_resort
Hua Ni moved to everland_resort.
Birth of Pyry
Pyry was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.
Meng Meng transferred to berlin_zoo
Meng Meng moved to berlin_zoo.
Birth of Zhang Meng
Zhang Meng was born at Ya'an Bifengxia Base, later successfully rewilded.
Xing Ya transferred to ouwehands_zoo
Xing Ya moved to ouwehands_zoo.
Birth of Xing Yu
Xing Yu was born at Chengdu Base, the first cub of the 2014 class to walk. Twin of Xing Yuan, she was class leader "大姐大" known for her bold personality.
Liang Liang Moves to Malaysia
Liang Liang and Xing Xing arrived at Zoo Negara in Malaysia under a 10-year Sino-Malaysian cooperative breeding agreement. She was renamed from Feng Yi to Liang Liang.
Liang Liang transferred to Malaysia
Liang Liang and Xing Xing arrived at Zoo Negara, Malaysia on a 10-year conservation loan.
Xing Xing transferred to Malaysia Zoo
Xing Xing (Fu Wa) and Liang Liang (Feng Yi) arrived at Zoo Negara, Kuala Lumpur as part of a 10-year conservation loan celebrating 40 years of China-Malaysia diplomatic relations.
A Bao returns to China from Atlanta
A Bao returned to China and settled at Chengdu Base with her brother Xi Lan.
Xi Wang Transferred to Yichang
Xi Wang began a two-year residency in Yichang.
Long Sheng Recalled After Zhengzhou Controversy
After the death of Jin Yi at Zhengzhou Zoo triggered a national inspection that found unsanitary conditions, Long Sheng was recalled to CCRCGP Dujiangyan Base for quarantine.
Xing Hui Arrives at Pairi Daiza
Xing Hui arrived at Pairi Daiza.
Death of Jin Yi — Zhengzhou Controversy
Jin Yi died from toxoplasmosis at Zhengzhou Zoo. The zoo's cover-up and subsequent investigation led to the shutdown of their panda program and recall of Long Sheng.
Cheng Shuang F4 Appears on CCTV News
Cheng Shuang and the Sun Nursery F4 closed the CCTV Spring Festival broadcast — replacing news anchors with four playing cubs, a viral sensation.
Yun Zi Returns to China
Yun Zi arrived at the Dujiangyan Base after a 48-hour journey from San Diego, becoming the first overseas-returned panda to reside at the facility.
Birth of Hong Xi
Hong Xi was born at china_conservation_and_research_center.
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About 2014 in Panda History
The year 2014 represents an important chapter in panda conservation and history. This timeline captures all significant events related to giant pandas during this period, including births, transfers, conservation milestones, and other notable moments that contribute to our understanding and preservation of this beloved species.
Event Distribution
- • Total events: 75
- • Birth announcements: 41
- • Transfer events: 27
- • Conservation activities: 1
Data Coverage
- • Locations: 20
- • Pandas mentioned: 68
- • Sources: Official records & verified reports
Timeline data compiled from official conservation institution records, verified news sources, and research publications. Last updated: May 24, 2026